Sound Tigers Win Third Straight on Sunday

Courtesy: SoundTigers.com

Release: 11/19/2017

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The Bridgeport Sound Tigers (9-7-0-0), proud AHL affiliate of the New York Islanders, won their third straight game on Sunday afternoon with a 2-1 victory against the Springfield Thunderbirds (6-12-1-0) at Webster Bank Arena.

Ross Johnston and Devon Toews each scored for the Sound Tigers as the team matched its longest win streak of the season and snapped the Thunderbirds' four-game winning stint. Between the pipes, Kristers Gudlevskis (4-3-0) nearly blanked Springfield, stopping all 31 shots he faced until allowing a power-play goal in the final four seconds.

After a scoreless opening period, the Sound Tigers were first to find the back of the net in the closing minutes of the middle frame. Johnston backhanded in his first goal of the season on a 2-on-1 breakaway, in which Travis St. Denis set up from the left wing. St. Denis passed the puck at the last possible second right in front of the net to connect with Johnston and break the scoreless tie at 17:44.

Bridgeport was able to pad its lead in the third period during a 5-on-3 power play. Toews found himself wide open between the circles and hammered in a slapshot that went top shelf on Springfield's goaltender, Samuel Montembeault, for his fourth goal in three games. Tanner Fritz and Sebastian Aho assisted on the tally to give the Sound Tigers a 2-0 lead at the 17:34 mark. Fritz now leads Bridgeport with 13 helpers and 16 points this season.

Springfield broke up Gudlevskis' shutout bid at 19:56 of the third period when Bobby Farnham elevated a wrist shot from the doorstep to make it 2-1 on the power play. Gudlevskis went down to make a couple of saves, but couldn't get back to his feet quick enough to deny the sixth-year forward.

Bridgeport finished the game 1-for-4 on the power play, but it was the team's penalty kill that shined for most of the game, going 4-for-5. The Thunderbirds outshot Bridgeport 32-27.

Next Time Out: Enjoy a pre-game craft beer tasting party beginning at 5 p.m. next Friday, Nov. 24, presented by Two Roads Brewing Company, Dichello Distributors, Stony Creek Brewery, Blackhog and Brewport. A special $30 ticket package will include game entry, access to the beer tasting event and a Sound Tigers tasting glass prior to the team's 7 p.m. game against the Hartford Wolf Pack. This package must be purchased in advance. For more info and to order this special package, call 203-345-2300 Option 7 or click here to ORDER HOCKEY AND HOPS PACKAGE. Fans can also follow all of the live action on the Sound Tigers Radio Network and AHL Live, beginning with the pre-game show at 6:45 p.m.

Hottest Tickets in Town: The Sound Tigers will boast one of their most extensive and exciting promotional lineups in team history this season. This year's calendar will feature the return of Star Wars Night (Dec. 2), Marvel (Jan. 27) superheroes, and all-new promotions like a camouflage baseball cap (Jan. 13) and a kid's lunch box giveaway (Feb. 11). Click here to tickets.

Guarantee Your Seats: Season tickets and flex plans are on sale now for the 2017-18 campaign, offering the greatest savings and ultimate flexibility of all ticket packages. Pick between a full-season, 20-game, 15-game or 10-game plan and you'll also be entitled to exclusive benefits, including the ticket holder exchange policy, which means any unused tickets can be traded for future games. Seating options are broken down into six different pricing sections, giving you the flexibility to fit Sound Tigers' hockey into any kind of budget. Please contact Brad Dworinat 203-345-4813 or via brad.dworin@harboryardse.com with questions or to guarantee your seats.

About the Bridgeport Sound Tigers

Founded in 2001, the Bridgeport Sound Tigers Hockey Club is the top minor league affiliate of the New York Islanders. Don't miss your chance to take part in the family fun that occurs during home games at Webster Bank Arena. For further information on ticket or sponsorship opportunities, call our office at (203) 345-2300 or e-mail info@soundtigers.com. For more team information, log on to soundtigers.com.